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Suspension, Wheels and Steering Audi S8 D3 facelift

Step-by-step instructions on "Suspension, Wheels and Steering" for Audi S8 D3 facelift (2007–2011). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

Technical Data

Chassis

Oil- and Gas-Filled Component Disposal

Air Spring Damper, Emptying

Pressure Reservoir, Emptying

Power Steering Gear, Emptying

Shock Absorbers

Shock Absorbers, Checking on Shock Tester

Threshold

Positioning Vehicle on Hoist and Wheels

Front Axle

Contact Corrosion

Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing

Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position

Working after adjusting control position

Mounting Bracket, Upper Control Arm and Air Spring Damper

Air Spring Damper, Removing and Installing

Removing

Installing

Air Spring Damper, Filling

Air Spring Damper, Servicing

Boot, Correcting Pressure Points

Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing

Front Upper Control Arm, Removing and Installing

Upper Control Arms, Removing and Installing

Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

Subframe, Engine Carrier, Coupling and Stabilizer Bar

Subframe, Removing and Installing

Coupling, Removing and Installing

Stabilizer Bar, Removing and Installing

Track Control Arm, Removing and Installing

Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

Level Control System Sensor, Removing and Installing

Wheel Bearing Housing and Wheel Bearing Unit

Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing

Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing and Installing

Wheel Bearing, Replacing

Crossmembers and Tower Brace

Crossmembers, Removing and Installing

Tower Brace, Removing and Installing

Driveshaft

Driveshaft, Removing and Installing

Grease quantity and type

Outer CV joint, installing

Rear Axle

Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts

Subframe, FWD

Subframe, FWD, Removing and Installing

Subframe, AWD

Subframe, AWD, Removing and Installing

Rear Suspension Components

Tie Rod, Removing and Installing

Coupling Rod, Removing and Installing

Trapezoidal Control Arm, Removing and Installing

Air Spring Damper and Wheel Bearing

Tighten clamping sleeve on the air spring damper

Replacing slide washer, 85 mm diameter wheel bearings

Replacing slide washer, 92 mm diameter wheel bearings

Wheel Hub, Installing in 85 mm or 92 mm Wheel Bearing

Wheel Bearing Housing Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing

Driveshaft with 88 mm CV Joint, Servicing

Driveshaft with 100 mm and 108 mm CV Joint

Driveshaft with 100 mm CV Joint, Servicing

Self Leveling Suspension

Suspension Levels

Vehicle Level, Adjusting

Vehicle Lift Mode

Trailer Mode

Cargo Mode

VAS 5051A, Connecting and Selecting Functions

Level Control System, Servicing

Front Level Control System Sensor, Removing and Installing

Rear Level Control System Sensor, Removing and Installing

Front Body Acceleration Sensors, Removing and Installing

Rear Body Acceleration Sensor, Removing and Installing

Level Control System Control Module, Removing and Installing

Level Control System Control Module, Programming

Body Acceleration Sensor, Checking Acceleration Signal

System, Venting or Filling

Control Position, Programming

Pneumatic Level Control System

Connector Piece, Replacing

Solenoid Valve Block, Removing and Installing

Air Supply Unit, 8-Cylinder, Removing and Installing

Connector system

Air Supply Unit, 10- and 12-Cylinder, Removing and Installing

Pressure Reservoir, Removing and Installing

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Servicing

Tires, Changing

Metal Valve Body, Removing and Installing

Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module, Removing and Installing

Front Receiver Antennas, Removing and Installing

Rear Receiver Antennas, Removing and Installing

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Usage

PR Number Explanations

Rim Run-Out Compensation

Steering Rack, Checking Center Position

Front Axle Camber, Centering

Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Raising Vehicle with 1BK, 2MA and 2MB Suspension

Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor, Removing and Installing

Lane Assist

Directional Stabilization Assistance Control Module and Lens Screen, Removing and Installing

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel with Airbag, Removing and Installing

Steering Column

Steering Column, Removing and Installing

Steering Wheel, Adjusting Position Electrically

Steering Column, Checking for Damage

Entry Assistance, with Memory Seats

Power Steering Gear

Centering Steering

Power Steering Gear, Servicing

Power Steering Gear, Adjusting

Tie Rod Ball Joint, Removing and Installing

Tie Rods, Removing and Installing

Steering System, Checking Oil Level, Bleeding and Checking for Leaks

Power Steering, V8, Checking Oil Level

Power Steering, V10 and W12, Checking Oil Level

Steering System, Bleeding after Reconstructing

Steering System, Checking for Leaks

Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir, 8-Cylinder MPI

Power Steering Pump, 8-Cylinder MPI, Checking Delivery Pressure

Power Steering Pump, 8-Cylinder MPI, Removing and Installing

Vane pump, removing and installing

Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir, 8-Cylinder FSI

Power Steering Pump, 8-Cylinder FSI, Checking Delivery Pressure

Power Steering Pump Gasket and O-Ring, 8-Cylinder FSI, Replacing

Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir, 10-Cylinder

Power Steering Pump, 10-Cylinder, Checking Delivery Pressure

Power Steering Pump Gasket and O-Ring, 10-Cylinder, Replacing

Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Lines and Reservoir, 12-Cylinder

Insert reservoir in bracket

Power Steering Pump, 12-Cylinder, Checking Delivery Pressure